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Fiona Sammut, APD

Metabolic and bariatric surgery nutrition Part 2

05 Apr, 2024

Long term management

The presentation covers:

  • The role of the dietitian and MDT in follow-up
  • Follow-up protocols
  • Micronutrient management
    • Which nutrients and why? Differences between procedures
    • Pre and post op screening, treatment and monitoring
    • Products available in Australia for prevention and treatment of deficiencies (consider toxicities)
  • Body composition
    • Lean body mass preservation and bone health
  • Gastrointestinal issues
    • Reflux and vomiting
    • Dumping syndrome and rebound hypoglycaemia
    • Bowel issues - FODMAP sensitivity, SIBO, pancreatic insufficiency, bile acid malabsorption
  • Weight re-gain
    • What is normal and expected. Risk factors for significant regain, management strategies.
    • Role of adjunctive pharmacotherapy/revisional surgery.
  • References, key resources and further education opportunities for dietitians

Read a review of Part 2 here

You may also be interested in Part 1 The basics and Part 3 Life stage management

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About the Presenter

Fiona Sammut has 25 years’ experience as an Accredited Practicing Dietitian. She started her career at Austin Health and has worked in a wide range of clinical areas in public and private services. As part of the team at Darebin Weight Loss Surgery  over the last 18 years, Fiona has supported thousands of clients over their weight management journeys and has developed a vast experience of all aspects of metabolic and bariatric surgery nutrition management and gastrointestinal health. Fiona has a special interest in micronutrient management, pregnancy and disordered eating following bariatric surgery, and is very passionate about patient centred approach to client management. Fiona is a member of the Australian & New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS), the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) and the National Association of Clinical Obesity Services (NACOS) and has presented at many conferences and professional development seminars nationally and abroad.  Fiona welcomes opportunities to share and collaborate with colleagues to continually improve the experience and health of our clients.

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